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Eagles Finally Cut Young Player Who Failed to Climb Depth Chart
The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t made many significant roster moves since training camp opened last week at the Novacare Complex. Last week, the team signed wide receiver Griffin Herbert and waived offensive tackle Gottlieb Ayedze. However, the Eagles made a notable move in the secondary on Tuesday and addressed their...
102-year-old Pennsylvania woman who lived through Great Depression, WWII enjoying life: ‘Love never hurts’
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — So much has happened over the past 100 years; imagine the Great Depression dominating your childhood, World War Two dominating your twenties and you’re still marking milestones. “Fun loving? I like fun, yeah. Different experiences like going up for that helicopter ride, that was great,” Birdsboro resident Dottie Trate said […]
PA nursing facility employees awarded historic $35.8 million judgement for stolen wages
Pittsburgh, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — After a five-year legal battle, a federal court in Pittsburgh has awarded one of the largest wage recovery judgments in U.S. history to current and former employees of 15 residential skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living facilities. The United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced Tuesday the court awarded $35.8 million […]
PennDOT bridge inspection audit finds ‘inconsistent’ reporting
Bridge inspectors from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation have safety inspections procedures that go beyond federal standards, but they don’t always follow their own rules, according to Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor who, on Tuesday, presented the findings of an audit into PennDOT’s bridge inspection program. Pennsylvania is...
Penn State ‘Clark Kent’ an Olympic hero: ‘Activated like a sleeper agent’ | Today in Pa.
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Ranking Bucks County's best running backs in 2024 PA high school football season
These guys got game. Whether its speed, agility or a lethal combination mixed with seeing the field and knowing their quarterback, they can turn it on and wow a Friday night crowd in Bucks County as the PIAA high school football season revs up for the 2024 season set to start Aug....
Chester County Remembers Life of Environmental Activist, Recycling Coordinator
Joan Batory, an environmental activist and retired coordinator of recycling and solid waste in Philadelphia and Chester County, died on July 27 aged 79, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Batory was also a former regional planning manager for the National Park Service and an original member of the...
Happy to Be Here: A 70-year tradition beckons local musicians
Musicians, like painters and writers, are dedicated to a lifelong passion. The Delaware Valley is blessed with towns that promote that dedication — towns like Langhorne and Quakertown, Buckingham, Perkasie and Yardley invite local bands for summer outdoor concerts — Doylestown Borough has its own Central Bucks Community Band and the jazz group called Doylestown Heat.
Jack attack: CB West, DelVal running back builds on stellar first year
It was Oct. 11, 2019 and Central Bucks West had just ended a 12-game losing streak to North Penn by stunning the Knights 27-26 in Doylestown. No Buck shone brighter than senior Jack Fallon – who rushed for 128 yards, forced two fumbles, picked off a pass, punted and didn’t give up ... didn’t ever give up ... in a way that would have made Jim Valvano smile.
Patient assaults multiple staff members at Philadelphia's Episcopal Hospital
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A patient stabbed two people with a syringe at a hospital in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, police say. A male patient who arrived with EMTs at Temple University Hospital - Episcopal Campus on East Lehigh Avenue was agitated and behaving violently when nursing staff tried to administer medication with a syringe, Philadelphia police said. During a struggle, the offender knocked the syringe away, causing it to poke a security guard in the arm. A recovery specialist then attempted to intervene but was stabbed twice in the arm with the used needle, according to police. The patient...
After Being Designated For Assignment and Electing For Free Agency. David Dahl Returns To Phillies Organization
Outfielder David Dahl is on a minor league contract back in the Phillies organization. The news comes less than a month after Dahl was designated for assignment by the club. He declined a minor league deal. Dahl, 30, batted .207 with three home runs and eight RBIs in 19 games with the Phillies this season. He has played in just 23 games over the past three major league seasons.
Republican PAC mailer with vote-by-mail applications has postal flaw: Lebanon officials
With more voters taking advantage of mail-in ballots with the upcoming 2024 presidential race, officials say residents are having post office issues submitting application forms provided by a Republican PAC to register for mail-in voting. Over the last week, Republican registered voters have contacted the Lebanon County’s Bureau of Registration and Elections saying...
Family Members Hope Remains Uncovered in Old City Will Solve Mystery of Former Philly Mayor Samuel Miles’ Grave
The family of Revolutionary War officer and former Philadelphia Mayor Samuel Miles had been looking for the grave of their ancestor for years when they heard about the remains uncovered in a 310-year-old cemetery in Old City. Andrea Miles and her father, Floyd, had been looking for the grave of...
Police investigating 'suspicious activity' after group seen cutting trees in Camp Hill
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police are investigating "suspicious activity" after several people were seen cutting trees at the back of residences in Camp Hill. Officers received a call about the incident around 11 a.m. Tuesday. According to Camp Hill Police, two males and a female were cutting trees along powerlines behind residences in the 400 block of Country Club Road.
Illegal poaching happens in Pennsylvania. A retired wildlife officer details encounters
While the majority of hunters follow the rules, there are people out under the cover of darkness illegally killing wildlife in Pennsylvania, including deer. Timothy “Tim” Flanigan, a retired wildlife conservation officer with the Pennsylvania Game Commission has recounted his experiences trying to catch poachers. ...
Pennsylvanians can see the northern lights this week
This week just got a little brighter (so to speak). The northern lights will be visible throughout the United States this week, including from Pennsylvania. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center, there’s currently a geomagnetic storm watch in effect until tomorrow, July 31.